The Two Wings Mariner is an American amphibious biplane designed for amateur construction by Two Wings Aviation of Forest Lake, Minnesota.[1]

Mariner
Role Amphibious biplane
National origin United States
Manufacturer Two Wings Aviation

The Mariner is a metal and fabric constructed amphibious biplane with a 39.6 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 pusher engine and a retractable tail-dragger landing gear. The aircraft has a single-seat open cockpit with an option to build as a two-seater.[1] The aircraft can be built with a range of small engines including the Rotax 447 and Rotax 582.

Variants edit

Mariner UL
Ultralight variant for amateur construction.
Mariner EXP
The Mariner EXP is a variant with a 60 hp (45 kW) Subaru engine.

Specifications edit

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 18 ft 9 in (5.72 m)
  • Wingspan: 28 ft 6 in (8.69 m)
  • Empty weight: 304 lb (138 kg)
  • Gross weight: 950 lb (431 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 447 , 39.6 hp (29.5 kW)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 62 mph (100 km/h, 54 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 55 mph (89 km/h, 48 kn)
  • Stall speed: 30 mph (48 km/h, 26 kn)
  • Range: 75 mi (120 km, 65 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)

References edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c Taylor 1996, p. 508

Bibliography edit

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.